Re: Help :)

[BinarySoul <binary@b1n.org>]

Hmmmm... disabling MTRR sounds a good idea :)
I'll do that.
Thanks a lot


Phlucks (phlucks@dqc.org) wrote:
> Well, the SOund Blaster live will only work with an OpenBSD system that is
> post-3.0.  I have been using the snapshot from January 4th now with decent
> success.
>
> I have never used a GeForce video card, so I can't help configure it.
> If you are having problems running, XF4, however, I would highly recommend
> compiling a kernel without mtrr support.  I have an Athlon 1.4ghz that can
> not run XF4 with mtrr enabled due to some kind of bug (it crashes and all
> you see is a blinking cursor).  I believe the
> problem has been reported in detail and I suspect it may be fixed by 3.1.
> (The same bug appears to exist in FreeBSD)  I guess that's the price of
> using cutting edge hardware.
>
> I would tell you to use X3.3.6 for now, but I don't think it supports your
> GeForce(?).
>
> I think the best advice for a newbie here would be to wait for the next
> snapshot, upgrade your system to it in the normal fashion, and compile a
> kernel without mtrr.  Simply comment out the line that says psuedo-device
> mtrr.
>
> Feel free to email me if you have any other questions.  Remember to read
> the FAQ.
>
> TimH
>
> On Mon, 21 Jan 2002, BinarySoul wrote:
>
> > Hi, I'm Marcio.
> > I've been using OpenBSD 3.0 as my Desktop for two weeks, and i'm having
> > problems configuring both my video and sound cards.
> >
> > My Machine:
> > CPU: Athlon ThunderBird 1.4GHz C (266MHz)
> > Mem: 512Mb DDR RAM (266MHz)
> > MB: ASUS A7A266
> > Sound: Sound Blaster Live! Value
> > Video: MSI GeForce 2 MX 400 64Mb
> >
> > Any help is welcome :)
> > thanks in advice

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